Daniel Farke Wants to Sign Nico Elvedi for Leeds United “Immediately”
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is eager to sign Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, according to German newspaper BILD. The 28-year-old Swiss international has a £8.2 million release clause in his contract, and Monchengladbach are willing to listen to offers for the centre-back in January.
Farke, who previously worked with Elvedi during his brief spell at Monchengladbach, is keen to bring the defender to Elland Road. However, the lack of Premier League football at Leeds could be a stumbling block in the negotiations.
Elvedi has extensive top-flight European experience, having featured over 300 times in the Bundesliga. His addition to the Leeds squad would be a significant boost to their promotion hopes.
Leeds are currently leading the Championship, and promotion to the Premier League is a real possibility. Farke may use this as a selling point to convince Elvedi to join the club.
The defender’s options are limited at Monchengladbach, and a move to Leeds could provide him with a fresh challenge. However, it remains to be seen whether Elvedi will be willing to take a risk on a Championship club, even if they are on the verge of promotion.
In other Leeds news, the club’s injury woes have been eased with the return of Ethan Ampadu. However, the squad is still thin in certain areas, and the addition of Elvedi would provide a significant boost to their defensive ranks.
Farke will likely do everything in his power to bring Elvedi to Leeds, using his connections with Monchengladbach to try and secure a deal. However, it’s unclear whether the defender will be willing to make the move to Elland Road.